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Symptom: Thirst
- Introduction: Thirst
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- Causes of Types
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
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Introduction: Thirst
Excessive thirst as a symptom is usually also indicated by two other factors: drinking excessive water, and excessive urination. Sometimes it's hard to hard to know what's happening, and people tend to deny these symptoms. For example, dehydration from excessive urination is what causes thirst in some diseases (e.g. diabetes). Any thirst symptom can indicate serious conditions, and requires prompt professional medical attention.
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Causes of Thirst:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Thirst.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Some common causes of short-term thirst include:
- Salty foods
- Sugary foods or drinks
- Spicy foods
- Dry mouth
- Some other causes where it is not really true thirst include:
- Comfort drinking (sweet drinks) (see Overeating)
- Infant bottle association - is an infant thirsty or does it need the bottle for nipple-association and comfort.
- Dehydration - see also causes of dehydration such as:
- Fluid loss
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Hot flashes
- Sunburn
- Excessive dieting
- Anorexia nervosa
- Blood loss
- Internal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Diabetes - excessive thirst is a hallmark of various types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- HHNS
- Poorly controlled diabetes
- Ecstasy - this illicit drug causes thirst.
- Physical diseases with increased thirst include:
See full list of 119 causes of Thirst
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Causes of Types of Thirst:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Thirst:
- Polydipsia (43 causes)
Thirst: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Thirst, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Thirst and Sexual symptoms (66 causes)
- Thirst and Urinary symptoms (64 causes)
- Thirst and Bladder symptoms (63 causes)
- Thirst and Urinary difficulty (63 causes)
- Thirst and Urinary problems (63 causes)
- Thirst and Muscle weakness (57 causes)
- Thirst and Muscle symptoms (56 causes)
- Thirst and Polyuria (56 causes)
- Thirst and Weakness (56 causes)
- Thirst and Behavioral symptoms (55 causes)
- Thirst and Digestive symptoms (51 causes)
- Thirst and Head symptoms (50 causes)
- Thirst and Fatigue (49 causes)
- Thirst and Personality symptoms (48 causes)
- Thirst and Nerve symptoms (46 causes)
- Thirst and Sensations (45 causes)
- Thirst and Body symptoms (45 causes)
- Thirst and Face symptoms (44 causes)
- Thirst and Weight loss (44 causes)
- Thirst and Pain (43 causes)
See full list of 1103 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Thirst
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Thirst
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Thirst:
- Dehydration (192 causes)
- Hunger (49 causes)
- Sweating (329 causes)
- Excessive hunger (49 causes)
- Food symptoms (719 causes)
- Thinness (354 causes)
- Weight gain (303 causes)
- Weight loss (1414 causes)
- Overeating (41 causes)
- Undereating (59 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Thirst
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Thirst from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Thirst. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Thirst
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Stories from Users for Thirst
Real-life user stories relating to Thirst:
- Enough Already!!!
- Thirst brought on by sweet drinks
- very thirsty
- Consistent Thirst, Constipation & Always going to the bathroom
- When is enough, enough?
- HELP!!!!! I haven't bled in 5 months...
- How much is enough drinking?
- Haven't been to the doctors yet but...
- Always thirsty, always congested
- thirst and fatigue
- Nursing mom needs diagnosis: sudden excessive thirst, tremors
- had enough
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Thirst or relevant symptoms:
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- Psychiatric (Mental Health) (218)
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Medications or substances causing Thirst:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Thirst as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Diuretics
- Diuretic overdose
- Steroids
- Ecstasy
- See also drugs causing dehydration
See full list of 122
medications causing Thirst
Drug interactions causing Thirst:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Thirst as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Dymelor and alcohol interaction
- Diabinese and alcohol interaction
- Amaryl and alcohol interaction
- Glucotrol and alcohol interaction
- Glucotrol XL and alcohol interaction
See full list of 21 drug interactions causing Thirst
Definitions of Thirst:
Thirst: A desire to drink associated with uncomfortable sensations in the mouth and pharynx. [A.S. thurst]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Sensation associated with a craving to drink, ordinarily interpreted as a desire for water.
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Thirst:
The list of organs typically affected by Thirst may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Thirst
The list below shows some of the causes of Thirst mentioned in various sources:
- Aceruloplasminemia - excessive thirst
- Acid-Base Imbalance - excessive thirst
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal adenoma, familial - excessive thirst
- Adrenal Cancer - excessive thirst
See full list of 119 causes of Thirst
How Common are these Causes of Thirst?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Thirst. Of the 119 causes of Thirst that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4 causes are "very common" diseases
- 2 causes are "common" diseases
- 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0 causes are "rare" diseases
- 10 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 110 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 119
causes of Thirst
Conditions listing symptoms: Thirst:
The following list of conditions have 'Thirst' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Thirst Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Thirst based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Thirst?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Thirst, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Renal physician
- Neurologist
Classifications of Thirst:
Subtypes of Thirst:
Polydipsia (7 causes)
Symptoms related to Thirst:
Dehydration (127 causes), Hunger (22 causes), Sweating (287 causes), Excessive hunger (22 causes), Food symptoms (711 causes), Thinness (348 causes), Weight gain (169 causes), Weight loss (1294 causes), Overeating (17 causes), Undereating (37 causes)
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Medical News summaries about Thirst
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